Notes
--> Middlesex full substitute: HH Cobb for GW Beldam (Cobb allowed to replace Beldam who had to retire early due to an injured hand)
--> HA Carpenter (2) passed 1000 runs in County Championship matches for the season when he reached 8
--> WT Garrett (2) passed 500 runs in first-class matches when he reached 21
--> AJ Turner (2) passed 2000 runs in County Championship matches when he reached 56
--> CM Wells reached 250 wickets in first-class matches when taking his 1st wicket in the Essex first innings
--> CM Wells reached 150 wickets in County Championship matches when taking his 3rd wicket in the Essex first innings
--> W Reeves reached 100 wickets in first-class matches when taking his 1st wicket in the Middlesex first innings
--> W Mead reached 600 wickets in County Championship matches when taking his 1st wicket in the Middlesex first innings
--> W Reeves reached 100 wickets in County Championship matches when taking his 1st wicket in the Middlesex first innings
--> W Mead reached 100 wickets in first-class matches for the season when taking his 2nd wicket in the Middlesex second innings
Beldam began the match for Middlesex, but had to retire early due to an injured hand. Essex allowed Cobb to play in his place, but he did not arrive in time for the first innings. Trott also injured his hand on the first day and took no further part in the match. Turner's 111 took 140 minutes and included 9 fours and 1 five. Warner's 103 took 180 minutes and included 15 fours. Douglas scored 15 fours in his 151 which lasted 260 minutes